MRI for back pain.

It is a common misconception that you need an x-ray and MRI scan for back pain diagnosis.

In today's episode, Dr. Sebastian Gonzales tells us how he uses MRI scans sparingly.

As a still image, of the structures of the back, it can be a useful diagnostic tool.

It won't, however, show the cause of back problems in most cases.

“In an X-ray, an MRI, you can't see pain, you see structure”

As well as merits and limitations of MRI scans for back pain, we cover myths and misconceptions in a number of other areas.

MRI for Back Pain

Core Stability

Back Pain Keeps Coming Back

Is Back Pain Genetic?

This is the third of 4 episodes with Dr. Sebastian.

Look out for a chance to win an audiobook copy of I Will Beat Back Pain: Getting Into A Winning Mindset For Physical Recovery in the next episode.